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Aug 08, 2009 - The Rays have bolstered their bullpen for the stretch run after claiming Springer off waivers from the Oakland Athletics.

Jan 30, 2009 - Springer agreed to a $3.3 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, joining his eighth major league team as he heads into his 17th season. Springer, who began his career with the New York Yankees in 1992, hasn't started a game since 1996. He won a career-high eight games for the Cardinals in 2007. In addition to his base salary, Springer can earn $300,000 in performance bonuses.

Apr 21, 2008 - The Cardinals activated Springer from the 15-day disabled list on Monday, following a nerve problem in his elbow that caused him to lose feeling and strength in his fingers.

Apr 21, 2008 - Springer, eligible to be activated from the 15-day DL on Monday following a nerve problem in his elbow that caused him to lose feeling and strength in his fingers, will throw to batters instead on that day in Milwaukee at the start of a four-game trip. Springer, one of the bullpen's key setup men, said he felt fine on Sunday after throwing to six or seven hitters a day earlier.